Pastoral Staff

Howard Plummer, Senior Pastor

Howard Plummer has served as the Senior Pastor of HCN since 1995. Howard is a graduate of Trevecca Nazarene University and Fuller Theological Seminary. He identifies himself as a preaching pastor. He loves the written and living Word, the mission of God, and people.

Howard is married to Anna, a pediatric/post-op nurse. They have four children: Kelly and her husband, Roger; Brady and his wife, Michelle. Kelly and Roger have one son, Rhett. Brady and Michelle have three children: Kennedy, Leyton, and Nolan. They all live in Middle Tennessee, attend and serve at HCN, and eat Sunday lunch together. Email

Carol Waller, Executive Pastor

Carol Waller serves as Executive Pastor at HCN. In this role, she oversees all administrative and operational aspects of the church to ensure the vision & mission of HCN are accomplished. She is an Ordained Elder in the Church of the Nazarene and a graduate of Trevecca Nazarene University and Vanderbilt University. She is a native of Middle Tennessee.

Carol is married to Michael Waller and they have four children: Anna, Sara, Becca, and Lucas. Michael is an electrical engineer at REI in Cookeville. They have raised their children at HCN and consider it a privilege to serve in their home church. Email

Hunter Steinmetz, Senior High Pastor

Hunter Steinmetz serves as the high school pastor at HCN. Hunter is a child of HCN. He is a graduate of Trevecca Nazarene University with a bachelor’s degree in pastoral ministry. He began an internship with the NextGen Team in 2013 that led to him becoming the middle school pastor in 2014. In the spring of 2015, he became the high school pastor. Hunter is a mission-minded, discipleship-driven, and Spirit-led follower of Christ and calls his students to be the same. Email

Ronnie Thompson, Middle School Pastor

Ronnie Thompson serves as Pastor to Middle School Students at Hermitage Church. He has been an active part of NextGen Ministries serving as Elementary Pastor, Sr. High Assistant Pastor, College, and Middle School Pastor since joining the team in 2002. During that time he has continued his education through Trevecca Nazarene University and Nazarene Bible College. He has also served as Senior Pastor on both the Tennessee District and North Arkansas District. Ronnie is a product of Hermitage Church. He has attended regularly since invited to VBS by his best friend in second grade. Ronnie was married in the church to his high school sweetheart, whom he met in the youth group. Ronnie has two children, Ben and Shelby, who are also active in the life of the church. Email

Kayla Smith, Children’s Pastor

Kayla Smith serves as the pastor to families with children from birth through fifth grade. She holds degrees in special education and in organizational leadership from Trevecca Nazarene University. Kayla is married to Eric, who assists in worship ministry at HCN and serves as the Audio/Visual Director at Trevecca Nazarene University. Eric is also an ordained elder in the Church of the Nazarene. Both Eric and Kayla love the Church and are happy to use their gifts in ministry however they can. Email

Ramón Gonzalez, Hispanic Ministries Pastor

Ramón has served as our Hispanic Ministries Pastor since January 2017.

Sam Green, Worship Pastor

Sam Green has served as Pastor of Worship at HCN since 2004. He oversees the preparation of the weekly and seasonal worship music for the choir and the band. As a professor at Trevecca Nazarene University, Sam currently serves as Director of the Center for Worship Arts and Director of Undergraduate Research. Sam has an earned doctorate in Administration and Supervision from Tennessee State University and an Advanced Certificate in Worship Studies from the Robert Webber Institute for Worship Studies.

Sam is married to Keli and they have three daughters and two sons-in-law: Isabella, Anna-Laura and Cody Garrow, and Sophie and Topher Davison. Keli is the Performance Improvement Coordinator at Centennial Medical Center. Email

Jon Nelson, Young Adult Pastor

Jon Nelson serves as the pastor to individuals who range from college age to early thirties. He has been involved in ministry from an early age because of his passion of teaching and serving others. He holds a B.A. degree in Mathematics Education from Olivet Nazarene University. He also teaches part time at McGavock High School. Jon is married to Cassidy who also serves as a small group leader at HCN for teenage girls and is currently a counselor for Rest Stop ministries. They have two young children Nora and Caya. The Nelson family not only loves to serve the community at HCN but loves to be a part of it. Email

Calendar

December2017

Sun

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

1

Men's Breakfast

Men's Breakfast

Starts: 6:00 am

Ends: December 1, 2017 - 7:00 am

Description:

Join us for our Weekly Men’s Fellowship Breakfast at 6:00 AM every Friday at the Hermitage McDonald’s. All are welcome.

Community Christmas Party, Saturday, December 2, 1:00 PM—3:00 PM — We have an opportunity to help needy families in our area by providing presents for over 120 children upon referral by area school counselors. If you are interested in adopting a child by purchasing gifts on their wish list, helping with the party by setting up, providing food, making games or assisting at the party, contact Amy Seeley at amys811@yahoo.com.

Our Hispanic service meets on Sundays at 10:15 AM in the Hendershot Chapel. Please invite your Hispanic friends and neighbors to connect with our communiity. Flyers with details are available at both welcome centers.

Cooking Around Town owner, Jill Satterlee, hosts Kids in the Kitchen with Jill — November 2, 4, 9, 18 and 30; December 7, 14 and 9th — 2nd Graders & up, meet in the kitchen for a fun cooking day. Please visit www.cookingaroundtownjs.com for more details.

Cooking Around Town owner, Jill Satterlee, hosts Kids in the Kitchen with Jill — November 2, 4, 9, 18 and 30; December 7, 14 and 9th — 2nd Graders & up, meet in the kitchen for a fun cooking day. Please visit www.cookingaroundtownjs.com for more details.

Our Hispanic service meets on Sundays at 10:15 AM in the Hendershot Chapel. Please invite your Hispanic friends and neighbors to connect with our communiity. Flyers with details are available at both welcome centers.

Cooking Around Town owner, Jill Satterlee, hosts Kids in the Kitchen with Jill — November 2, 4, 9, 18 and 30; December 7, 14 and 9th — 2nd Graders & up, meet in the kitchen for a fun cooking day. Please visit www.cookingaroundtownjs.com for more details.

Our Hispanic service meets on Sundays at 10:15 AM in the Hendershot Chapel. Please invite your Hispanic friends and neighbors to connect with our communiity. Flyers with details are available at both welcome centers.

HCN Hosts 12 men or 8 women as a part of the Room in the Inn Winter Shelter program each year November thru March. Hosted by small groups throughout the season, contact Paul Stonecipher for more information.

Our Hispanic service meets on Sundays at 10:15 AM in the Hendershot Chapel. Please invite your Hispanic friends and neighbors to connect with our communiity. Flyers with details are available at both welcome centers.